inference
Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.fər.əns]
Word
Context: “reasoning”
(noun) an idea or conclusion that you come to after thinking about the facts or clues. It’s like being a detective; you gather information and then guess what it means.
Example
Her inference about the story showed that she understood the character's feelings very well.
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His inference was incorrect because he didn't have all the facts.
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What inference can we make from the clues in the text?
Context: “education”
(noun) a conclusion reached by analysis or reasoning based on evidence. It's often used in school when you learn to think critically about what you read.
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In science class, we made inferences based on our experiments.
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Without any evidence, her inference didn't stand up to discussion.
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Can you give an example of an inference you made while reading?
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